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Old 04-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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I say 3 year old graded earnings should be worth twice as much as two year old. . . First 15 get in that way. . . Then a "promoter's option" for the last five where a panel of experts chooses. . .
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Old 04-13-2008, 07:37 PM
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I think it should go by grade. The 2yo stakes should be just as important. I like 2yo races it gets me going for the Derby all summer long.
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Old 04-13-2008, 07:42 PM
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I don't see the Delta Jackpot being worth as much as the BCJuv. Or more than the Wood for that matter.
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Old 04-13-2008, 07:43 PM
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The Delta Jackpot should lose its grade
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Old 04-13-2008, 07:49 PM
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I love seeing the big purses, I just don't think it should be a free pass to the Derby. A good 2yo season should be a factor.
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Old 04-13-2008, 08:14 PM
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name a good horse that will miss the entry gate this year because they lack graded earnings.

let's be sure there's a problem before we replace an easily understood straight forward qualifying system with some rube goldberg contraption.
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Old 04-13-2008, 08:26 PM
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name a good horse that will miss the entry gate this year because they lack graded earnings.

let's be sure there's a problem before we replace an easily understood straight forward qualifying system with some rube goldberg contraption.
The rules are the rules. Everyone knows them and everyone lives by them. Who gets in gets in. The current system is Rube Goldberg for dummies.
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:36 PM
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I say 3 year old graded earnings should be worth twice as much as two year old. . . First 15 get in that way. . . Then a "promoter's option" for the last five where a panel of experts chooses. . .
I like the idea but limit the field to only the main starting gate and not the add on gate. Also set up an AE list in case a trainer scratches out.
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Old 04-15-2008, 10:25 PM
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Let the circus begin..

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=44612
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Old 04-15-2008, 11:12 PM
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Guillot has been saying for weeks and even before Salute the Sarge's comeback race that he was probably going to run the Derby if Signature Move failed because Southern Equine is determined to have a Derby starter this year. I would assume that if the horse doesn't completely embarrass himself in the Lexington that he will definitely go.
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Old 04-15-2008, 11:49 PM
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I like the idea but limit the field to only the main starting gate and not the add on gate. Also set up an AE list in case a trainer scratches out.
you're idea is good. we just need to survey more people on the internet to see what they want.

because 20 horses with the most graded stakes earnings is too complex.
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